The Rowe, Richard 1828-1879 creator text utu 2018 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Boy in the Bush" by Richard Rowe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the Australian bush and centers around the Lawson family, particularly the young boy, Sydney Lawson, as he navigates life on their cattle station during a time fraught with challenges such as bushrangers and natural adversities. The narrative captures the essence of Australian rural life, weaving in themes of bravery, family bonds, and the trials of growing up. At the start of the story, Sydney and his family face the threat of a bushranger named Warrigal, who boldly demands the family's prized mare. Upset by this threat, Sydney takes it upon himself to protect his family and assert their independence, even while his father is away. Meanwhile, his younger brother Harry exhibits courage as he sets out to inform the police of the threat, only to be captured by Warrigal. The tension mounts as the bushrangers invade their home, leading to a dramatic confrontation that showcases both the bravery and resourcefulness of the Lawson family. This opening portion establishes the novel's adventurous tone and sets the stage for the challenges that await the characters in the harsh Australian landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2018-03-07 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.) Original publication data not identified Australia -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56693 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56693 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134315.0 56693